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chelicerate

/kɪˈlɪs.ər.eɪt/

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adjective

/kɪˈlɪs.ər.eɪt/formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к подтипу членистоногих (Chelicerata), который включает пауков, скорпионов, клещей и мечехвостов, характеризующихся наличием хелицер (клешневидных придатков).

Relating to or denoting a subphylum of arthropods (Chelicerata) that includes spiders, scorpions, mites, and horseshoe crabs, characterized by having chelicerae (pincer-like appendages).

  1. Relating to cheliceraeC2formalscientific

    Of, relating to, or resembling chelicerae, which are the first pair of appendages in arachnids and related arthropods.

    ruХелицерный

    • The chelicerate structure of the spider is used for grasping and injecting venom.
    • Chelicerate morphology varies significantly among different arachnid species.
    • The scientist studied the chelicerate appendages of the horseshoe crab.

    Synonymscheliceral

Forms
  • more chelicerate comparative form
  • most chelicerate superlative form